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The Press., 1887-02-24

Mrs. Hetty Green, who has more mil lions in her own right than any other wom- an in America, called ata Wallstreet bank ing house, Friday, with a million dol lars worth of Reading stock in her satchel, which she wanted to have sent to Phila- delphia. When told that the. charges for would be $1OO, she exclaimed !: "Why, Iscan get them to Philadelphia for sss4. s4. T .How ?'' was the question. ''Take them myself, the round trip fare is only SSS4 7 and she stuffed her million into her satchel again and started for the train.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Last week the Legislative committee on the judiciary gave hearing on the bill and petitions for the protection of women and girls. Quite number of ladies were present 10 give the subject vigorous sup port. The first section of the principal bill provides that every boy or man, above 14,- who shall commit criminal assault on a girl less than IA years shall be sentenced to the state prison for not less than three years, life sentence being permitted. The second section sdvancs the age of con- sent to 18 The third requires every girl or woman who has suffered a criminal as- sault to report the case immediately to 'a proper officer" and provides if she does not so report within year she shall be fined not more than S7 and imprisoned not less than thirty days. This section was not pressed by those who appeared for the bill. An amended bill making the age mentioned in the first section sixteen years for each sex was also before the committee. Mrs. s. B. Forbes of Rockville was the principal speaker in aid of the bill 9th CTS who appeared in its support were Judge Dimmock, Mrs. V. T. Smith, Rev. Graham Taylor, Rev. Dr. George Nj. Stone, Rev. J. q. La Roche of South MaDches- ter, Colonel Jacob l.. Greene and J. H. Twichell. Mrs. Smith and Mir. Taylor gave important facts from their experience for the consideration of the committee, the latter in particular producing mass of evidence of great value. Professor John son T. Platt of New Haven appeared in op- position. He favored advancing tile age from 10 as now, perhaps to:14, but he ob. iected to the rest of the bill, on the ground that it attt mpted to do what hardly could be done by legislation, and also on more general grounds. The legislation asked for is backed by numerous and strong pe- tilions, including one from Stafford.
The Press., 1887-02-24
TO CONSUL UMPTIYES.

The undersigned having been re- stored to health by simple means, after suffering for several years with severe lung affection, and that dread disease Consumption, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To those who desire it, he will cheerfully send free of charge) a copy of the prescription used, which they wilfnd sure cure for Consumption, Asthma, CatarfI1, Bronchitis and all throat and lung Maladies. He prescription, which will cost them noth- ing, and may prove blessing, will please address, REV, EDWARD A. WILL SON, Williamsburg Kings County, New York.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Union Signal Here is one of the re- suits of women's ballot in Washington Territory. At a late election each of the old parties nominated able men for county officers. All but two on the repu blican ticket were elected, and men were at their wits end t, understand why those two men were defeated, The women voters knew that they were domAstic tyrants. while their opponents were the best of husbands Party lines were ignored, while these women, by their votes, testified their appreciation of home virtues.
The Press., 1887-02-24

'Give .Ely's Cream Balm trial. This justly celebrated remedy for the cure of ca tarrh, hay fever, cold in the head, &c., can be obtained of any reput ble druggist, and may be relied upon as safe and pleasant remedy for the above complaints and will give immediate relief. It is not a liquid,
 snuff or powder, has no offensive odor, and can be used at any time with good results, as thousands can testify. among them some of the attaches of this office. ."-Sptrit of the 7inses, May %, 1886. &
The Press., 1887-02-24

R. s. B. Hatch, of Lebanon Springs; N Y., is sG years old. He says suffered from Liver Com paint for thirty years an1 could not obtain relief was persuaded 10 try Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, and it. has cured me. I digest my food without difficulty aud enjoy refreshing rest Drug gists; $l. Send 2-cent stamp to Dr. Kenn ,dy Rond
 out, N. Y., for his book on Kidney Liver and Blood disorders Mention this paper. iIf4w
The Press., 1887-02-24

Washington Critic: As those who have been to this office know, General Black, commissioner of pensions, has pure Ethiopian, with unchangtable skin, for his doorkeeper, and a very good doorkeep- CT he is. ee
 Recently Congressman O'Donnell went up to the commissioners office, and, meet ing the black man at the door, he stopped.'
 .sAre you General Black ?" he said, ban teringly.
 'sNo, sah, replied the doorkeeper, "Ise not General Black. Ise ifs plain, com mon black, sah. General Black's inside, sah.''
 The congressman gave the doorkeeper 9 cigar and went itlslde.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Children starving to death on account of their inability to digest food, will find most marvellous food and remedy in. Seotts Emul- sion. Very palatable and easily digested. Dr. S w. Cohen of Waco, Texas, says II have used your Emulsion in Infantile wasting. It not only restores wasted tissues, but gives and increases the appetite"
The Press., 1887-02-24

Torpidity of the liver, and disorders of the stomach and bowe s, cause headache and the failure of all desire for food. Ayers Ca- thartic Pills stimulate the action of the stom- ach, liver, and bowels, cure headache, and restore the appetite
The Press., 1887-02-24

There is no such thing IS over-stock- ing the local butter markets. Connecticut produces far less butter than II consumes. The creamery opens an easy and profitable method of COG perative butter making. Stafford farmers and their ne1ghbors see the advantages to be got from the estab- needed is for some one to Iead off i'll the enterprise, and for the rest to second the move, as they should, most heartily.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Accidents and how to deal with them, and other valuable medical information, will be found in Dr. Kaufmann's great Medical Work elegant colored plates. Send three 2- cent stamps to pay postage to A. P. Ordway & Co.,, Boston, Mass, and receive copy free.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Teacher Gin grammar recitation) = T didn't have no fun at the seaside How would you correct this, Johnny ?" Johnny tsGet feller."
The Press., 1887-02-24

ttNo, sir," he said to the captain, 1T am not seas1ck, but I am really disgusted with the motion of this vessel"
The Press., 1887-02-24

Buy Sperry Barnes celebrated pork products and you will wonder why you have been so long without them; they are guaranteed sweet, delicious and perfectly healthy. Avoid all western manufac- fnred goods.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Talmage thinks the high hats hides the inn moral stage from the theater-go and serves a good purpose. How about the hat wearer-.
The Press., 1887-02-24
HIN RCORN N S,

nYSPEPSlA.-Its Nature, Causes Prevention
 ~ and Cure. By JOHN Fl. McALvIN Lowell, Mass. l4 years Tax Collector, Sent free to any address,
The Press., 1887-02-24
Cancer of the Tonaue.

My wife, come three or four years ago wns trou- bled with m ulcer on the side of her tongue near the throat. Tho pain was inccrsnnt canslng loss Of sleep and producing great nervous prortration. Accompanying this trouble wns rheumatism. It had passed from inc shoulders and cenicrcd in tho wrist of one hand, she almoet losing Inc of t. Between tho suffering of inc two, life had grown burdensome. By tho use Of a hnlf-dozcn pmail- sized bottles of Swifts Specific Fhc was entirely relieved and restored to health, This was three years ago, and there has been return Of the dis case II l.. MIppIInRooER
 Sparta, Ga., June 6. 1886.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed frrc.
 Ing SWIFT SrEcITIc Co.,, Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ca i57 W. 23d St., N. Y.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09
A IurIlllli Nee ting.

The public meeting Of the Alumni
will be tonight ia the new hall.
Everybody who was ever in any way
connected with the University is ex-
pected to Ego. All Of our town peo-
pie must turn, out and hear Harris
Grafton and Barbe's poem. Imme-
diatelyy after theNppblic meeting at
the University, the Alumni will re-
pair to Al 7qOStn down town where
they will have their banquet.
AIS d class Of men the Alumni all
feel in hearty sympathy with the
present administration, and feel that
thcaUnivefsity is entering upon new
usefulness and success, and are in
favor Of doir~, all they can to help
their qr1nasq mater. But Be sure and
come to the meeting at s o'clock to
night. And come with enthusiasm
and full of plans for booming the
West, Virginia University.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09
I Conla1llen elllent.

The beginning and the end All
Ipha, and Omega. Tie beginning Of
life; tile end Of school days.
las President Turner presents the
diplomas today. the young gentle
men Of the graduating class will
sever their connection forever with
their boyhood, boyhood surround
sings and thoughts; will leave their
dlnad mater and step out into the
world alone to battle for life and
place. They go ont. as conquerors
in the midst of acclamations of joy
Gus friends; their way is strewn with
roses. but no sooner will they have
stepped out into the broad highway
of the world than they vii. he grnff1y
challenged By men who know them.
not, and they will find many rough
places n their pathway.
Buttheir alma mater gives them
with her blessing, something more.
She gives them 4 frightened and
sharpened intellect with which to
carve for themselves fame and for
tunes is
|H8ESo goforth, with feelings Of love
and generation for the dear old halls
you love so well; but 90 forth with
stout hearts and steadfast purposes.
And remember that ia your own
hands lies your veal or woe. We
Il y TN lint H ( \
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09
Proceedings Of the, Regents.

The Board Of Regents met yester-
day morning at s O'clock, and were
in session on until late last night.
The morning session. was entirely
consumed by the reading of reports,
the most important being the report
of Superintendent 3of Grounds and
Buildings The points recommend
ed were that the maple trees on the
campus be removed and the campus
made level 50 as to have more room
for drilling purposes; that the walls
in the new building be either paint
ed or ka somined, that a new fence
be be built around the front grounds,
and that an appropriation5of $75 be.
made for the purchase of a new flag
for the cadet corps.
The report was referred to the
Executive Committee with full
power to act j
In the afternoon session the board
discussed the advisability Of Great
ing the chair of Civil and Mining
Engineering. After a long discus
sion. it was finally decided TO have a
school Of Engineering; but as the
appropriations will not permit, the
chair will remain vacant for the
present. #r ss
The chair Of Medicine was also
re- organized as recommended by
Pres. Turner The school as now
constituted will comprise Anatamy,
Physiology, Hygiene, Botany and
Zoology.
1T was also decided to have anoth-
erIassistant in the Preparatory De
partment, and fixed the salary at
$500, /. Il /.
1.-The following officers were elected
toserye for the ensuing year: Hon.
5. A. Robinson was reelected Prest.
ofIthe Board, Prof. w. P. Wiley, re-
elected Secretary, and the following
executive committee: Messrs. Ben
nett, Smith, Gallaher. Moreland.
ut. Danser was again chosen janitor.
This ended the afternoons work,
when the august body adjourned
until 5 O'Clock. .
The night session was All exceed
ingly hot one. The principal thing
done was the filling}of the chair Of
Biology, Dr.. ]. w. Hartigan, mem
Der Of the medical staff of Bellvue
Hospital, was elected to the posi-
ton. The election was not by any
means unanimous, but only d major
ity vote.
Prof Thos. E. Hodges, eat present
Principal Of the Huntington Normal
School, was elected to fill the posi-
tion'in the Preparatory Department.
MT. Hodges is man eminently fit
ted for the place, but its rather
doubtful whether he will accept.
The action Of the Regents ii re-
gard to the chair Of Biology was Ger
tainly an intense surprise to both
faculty and patrons Of the school.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09
/ President Turner.

NH DR.. r. M. Turner, President of the
Inv. VI. MI, was born Dec. 24th, 1914,
IA Harrison county, III the present.
State Fof West Virginia. His pri-
mary education was obtained partly
at different schools III Culpepper
county, va, and partly at the old
Monongalia Academy, which insti-:1
tuition Was Che beginning " Tie pEesr.
ent UNIVERSITY over which he pfe-
sides. 6 wi .3 80. 3 q 3 =
H He completed hts education III
Princeton college, graduating IN '6S,
with " high college standing, as is
shown BY the fact that he was se-
lected to- deliverithe valedictory ora
tion to his class II.
In'69 he returned TO Princeton,
and taught Greek and Rhetoric I'LL
that institution for four years. .
Returning to Harrison county, he
studied law, wasHad admitted to the bar
| in '77 and practiced till 81.
In1the fall Of '76 he was elected to
the State Senate, IA which body he
represented his district for four
years. Nh iNb |8. IA SA5
May Bird, 1883, he was married To
Miss jackson, at that time, of Ohio,
but A West Virginian by birth and
education. Mrs. Turner is related
to several of the II ackson family who
have figured conspicuously in the
political history of this State. and
also f the illustrious aStonewall''
jackson. H5# tI6 t.6H
July 1st, 1885, Prof. Turner war
elected to the Presidency of the WI.
". U., a position he has filled with
marked ability, ever since. His
fine executive ability and thorough
appreciation Of The duties Of the po-
sition, show him to be eminently
qualified to hold the Office. The
University has made great improve
ment under his management He
has weeded out Objectionable fea-
lures, and increased the efficiency on
every branch Of the institution. ByI
his generosity iii offering an annual
prize To the student who writes the
best essay On agiyen subject, and
the liberality with which he spends
his own money tO advance the inter
ests pc the University, He has shown
that be has the welfare Of the instiT
tuition in view, and not mere per-
ls0nal gain. Perfectly fearless IN the
discharge Of his duty, he is also
kind and considerate of the feelings
Of others. IL The duties 81 his posi-
ton compel himto be severe in some
cases he more than atones for this
+ ia the courtesy and kindness with
which be always treats those under
/ his control. 3s
Under his management the w w.
q. may be expected to do good work
and accomplish great results.
The Washington and Jefferson
College recognizing his merits, ii
1856, conferred on him the honorary
degree Ell. y. PARKS.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09
This the grand finale!
Hnrrah for COMMENCEMENT day!

.3st
This is the biggest day il All the
year.
Flowers, beauty. eloquence and
poetry All vie for the superiority to-
day,
The student who refuses to.sup-
port his own publication ought to
stay at home from college, until ne.
gets awake. He is asleep.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-09

This is the biggest day il all the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
C0NFESSES HIS CRIME.
The Negro SFo Killed j. z. Looney IN
Nacogdoches County Confesses.
was gore.

The Negro WFO Killed j. z. Looney ID
Nacogdocaes County Confesseg.
Special to the Gazette.
NACoGDocaEs, TEX Sept. o. - The
Negro who Killed J, F. Looney last Friday
at Douglas, il this county, hes been
captured. His name is Joe Adams, about
thirty years old. He vent to another
young negro all bloody soon after the
killing and told the whole circumstance
His clothes were found by citizens
the nexs day and they we're full
OF blood, and white lady
who made the garments identified them
as belongi g to Joe Adams. He has now
confessed ell, and gives as his excuse
that he was .obbing Looney's store esrIy
in the night and Looney came into tie
store. After striking a light ne went be-
hind the counter for something and
stumbled over the negros ieet while ne
was in hiding under the COULTER. The
negro says that Loonev jumped aside and
acted like he was getting 9 pistol from
his pocket, Whereupon the negro, knife
in hand, assaulted BIN, cutting his head
nearly of spd making several ugly
gashes about the face. He
says that he killed him
to keep from being detected. Looney
vas splendid citizen ard you may look
cut for flrst-class neck cracking IN the
near future. The negro is now pinned
down in jail here and the Wonder is that
he was ever allowed to get here alive. Il
is hoped that the law msy have its course
as we believe that public execution here
would DO more good to criminals than
mob violence
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
a CHANGE OF TACTICS.
The Socialists Decide to Talk No More Re
olution and to Be Moro Conservative.


olution and to Be More Conservative.
CHICAGO, Sept. Pct is considered
here the most important result of the re-
cent socialist convention at Buffalo was
the emalgamation of the internationalists
and socialists. The Chicago reds
are happy end predict that
great WORK will be done in
The next two years. local socialist
leader is reported to-day as making the
following statement about the situation:
The InternatiopsIists, under the leader
ship Of D. G. Haskell of Denver, formerly
OF san Francisco, have for years steadily
opposed all work and methods of the
Socialist Labor party. They held that
the only method by which the present
social system could be overthrown was
by force. The papers will form press
association Of their own. Our plan of
campaign will De education. The money
that has been spent in the pastEin politics
will be directed to socialist literature.
All talk Of revolution will be stopped.'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
A Corpse Held by tho Police,

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. %. At the GENE
te1y yesterday, just as the remains Of
Sophia Moritz, aged about twenty, were
about to be buried, several policemen
rushed among the mourners and took
charge OF the corpse. The casket was
taken to the cemetery vault where it is
being held this morning pending an in
seestigGtion Of the police The deceased
was q domestic Of rather q handsome
face. She died very suddenly.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
Custom House Seizure

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Over $4,000
worth of silks, lsces and fine dress goods
were seized st the custom house to-day.
It's thought they belong to dressmaker
named Kennedy. The goods had been
skilltully sewed inside OF goods OF infer
iOr value
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
Belps Demurrer Sustained.

z BOSTON, MASS, Sept. 26.-In the Uni
ted States court decision was rendered
this morning sustaining the demurrer OF
the Bell Telephone against the govern
ment suit aid me Case Was disaisseo.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
Sharp MUTT Go to SIrs Sing.

NEW YORK, Sept 26.-The decisions in
the Sharp case has been affirmed by the
general term. All four of the Judges con-
cur. The case can now be appealed to
the Court Of Appeals, but Sharp will be
sent to Sing Sing st once.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
Assaulted at Corsicans.
Special to the Gazette.

CoRsICANA, Ten, Sept. 26.-Last night
R. Il. Cooley and a young man from
Palmer we're having fight in front of the
O'Neal restaurant. Some one unknown
struck A. W. Elmore, 8 friend of the Palmer
man, over the eye with brass knuck Or
iron pin, from the effects OF which
be has been in e precarious condition all
day. His friends will take him to his
lone u Panel this evening.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
A Woman with a Bad Check

LYNCHBURG, VA, Sept. pa woman
giving the name OF Mrs. Jennie Thorly,
was arrested in the National Exchange
Bank to-dsy while attempting to cash
check on the New O7leaus National Bank
for $1,000. The check is either raised or
@ fnrnprn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
TEE SEAT OF WAR.

Captain Reichardt assembled his com
pany as soon as he received Governor
Ross message, but owing to the fact that
there is only one engine il use On the
Columbia tap, and that ran off the
track this afternoon one mile this side
of Columbia, the company viii not leave
until O'Clock tomorrow morning. Cap
tain Reichardt received telegram this
afternoon from Deputy Sheriff Duff OF
Brazoria, saying that collision had oc-
cuTyeG on Caney creek between he S.sckc
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
and Hh,tes, resulting n several being
wounded.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
CoLUNBIA, Tx, Sept. 2G.-For s
week OF more runners have been :, ported
Of anegro uprising in Mategorda county.
Friday light brought a confirmation Of
the ruIor. After several days spent in
futile endesver 10 queu the dis
tuFb2rce snd restore peace and order to
the community, Mr.. Wadsworth, sheriff
OF M2tagorta county, appealed 70 the
sheriff end citizens Of Brazoria county for
aid. Saturday morning 5 posse of nifty
or sixty men, headed by the sheriff, went
from this county to their assistance.
Upon their arrival in Mstasorda
and reporting to the sheriff, rot
negro could he seen and
everything was apparently resting a
IT'S ACCUSTOMED QUIET
and had assumed It's usual condition.
With these indications Captain Wads-
worth discharged the posse, stating that
they were not needed. They then turned
homeward, arriving in Brazoria
last night. About 10 o'clock
they halted TO rest their weary
horses. Hardly had they dismounted ere
q courier rode up in hasce, bearing 8
message from Wsd5worth asking their
return and stating that instead ofI2w and
order being restored, as he thought, riot
retgned with only change Of
place from which to base opera-
tiOns, and that the negroes were
hooking from the north, south, east
sid west from B-szoria and Wharton
counties SIS well as Matsgorda, as aids 70
the insurgents, and that he
MUST HAVE HELP.
1t seems the negroes being advised CT
the assistance coming from Brazora
county quietly abandoned their posi-
lieu and while awaiting recruits assumed
another position fifteen or twenty miles
away at place called LIyeoak. The
courier also bore 2 dispatch Tor Governor
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27

MstagoIds, and that no more trouble is
expected st this time. Your correspond
emit has eodesJ0Fad To oct full and fair in
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
a poUKLE.RARRELED suoTcrN.

which Nichols is supposed to have
used with fetal effect on the
negro. At any rate the colored
constable disappeared somewhat mystic
rously and when found later it was with
a bullet hole through his head and his
body lying at the mouth Of Caney creek.
When the negro element heard OF this the
excitement ran high and they threatened
to hang Nichols and another man named
Hawkins as suspicion rested on them.
The whites learning the circum-
stances soon organized into an armed
body and went to the rescue. Sherif
Wadsworth OF Mstsgorda county sent
couriers to SheriEs Jones Of Wharton
and Hickey of Brazoria, who left st once
with srmed posses for
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27

so tney salu, TO roo tne pusseugSFs. Inc
idea had been suggested to them by dime
novels which they bad read,-[Chicsge
Dajlv Naws
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27
lions of
a GENERAL UPRISING.

Upon the suggestion Of the first citizens,
call on you tor military assistance.
II you dispatch to Houston for companies
it will be the quickest. Send them by
raj to Columbia. Order special train.
[Signsd, NJ HICKEY,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-09-27

msnded OF theit employees by many cor
poradons deriving Large profits from